Gravel-Lok Job at Osbourn High School - Manasas VA

Here are some job pics an info sent to us from BCLS, inc. in Asland VA summarizing a recent Cell-Tek / Gravel-Lok installation at Osbourn High School in Manasas VA.

"I just wanted to share this project with everyone. This was the first time BCLS has done this type of install with Cell-Tek and Gravel-Lok. I also wanted to thank the people involved in this project.

  And a special thanks to Jeremy from Cell-Tek for coming down from Annapolis, MD several times during the install to instruct us on the way to install his products... And another special thanks given to John from Aquarius Supply for helping us with the install, providing us with supplies...

  

Thank you to everyone involved in this project and making this happen!"

Allison - BCLS, Inc.

After excavating to a depth of 6" or more through hard dirt and rocks the edging was secured and the landscaping fabric was rolled out.

Excavation, installation of edging, landscape fabric, installation of park bench legs, stretching the Cell-Tek Load Support Grid and filling with #57 aggregate.

Decorative gravel was then spread over the #57's and Cell-Tek grid.

Decorative gravel was then washed and compacted.

 Gravel-Lok was then applied with a gravity wand over the dry gravel.

Be sure to check out our friends at BCLS, inc. online at: http://www.bclsinc.com/

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Photos from MANTS 2012

Just wanted to share a few pics from our booth #2414 at the Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show in Baltimore MD. We'll be adding some more as they come in

CELL-TEK GEOSYNTHETICS / GRAVEL-LOK BOOTH #2414

GRAVEL-LOK AND ACCESSORIES ON DISPLAY

DEMONSTRATING GRAVEL-LOK'S POROSITY

GRAVEL-LOK STONE SAMPLES IN A VARIETY OF COLORS

NEW CUSTOM GRAVEL COLOR

MANTS 2012 tradeshow - Baltimore MD January 11-13

Check us out this week at MANTS - Mid-Atlantic Nursery Tradeshow at the Baltimore Convention Center. We'll be at booth #2414 this Weds (1/11) - Fri (1/13). Stop by and say hello and check out Gravel-Lok aggregate bonding system along with Cell-Tek's LSG Series load support Grid.

Here are some pics from past tradeshows:

 For more information about MANTS 2012 visit their website: http://www.mants.com/
and be sure to check the Cell-Tek / Gravel-Lok booth # 2414

Gravel-Lok Installer Spotlight

Here is an e-mail we received from a Gravel-Lok Installer in Baltimore, MD. If you would like us to feature your company on our blog, send an e-mail and some pictures to robcee@celltekdirect.com or hit us up on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/gravellok

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 Hi Gravel-Lok, My name is Anthony Lozupone and I own a company called Custom Stoneworks & Design Inc. located in Baltimore MD. We have been serving the Baltimore City, Baltimore Metro, and Washington Metro areas for 18 years.

We started using Gravel Lok about two years ago or so. We love the product for flower beds, city tree pits, off of paver jobs, erosion control areas, under decks, around swimming pools, and for pavements. We have learned so much about the installation process from representatives from your company and hands on experience. We are looking forward to using this product forever and want to thank you so much for everything Gravel-Lok has done for us. Here is some photos of a few jobs.

Thank you, Anthony Lozupone
President www.stoneworksdesign.com

Gravel-Lok Job Pics: French Drain & Walkway

Gravel-Lok and Stone Walkway

Pavers with Gravel-Lok French Drain

Gravel-Lok is going to the dogs!

Need a dog pad for your backyard kennel and concrete is not an option? Here are some exerpts and pictures from a recent thread over at the German Shepherd Dog Forums by TechieDog in which he talks about using Gravel-Lok for his kennel project:

"I recently did a small pad out of pea stone with (LSG SERIES) stabilizer. I really wanted to use concrete but because of where it is, would have been expensive and a lot of work. It came out pretty well though. I used some seperator material first and then a mesh material that creates a very strong\solid base -though thats probably not necessary. It drains really well, like pouring water into a bottomless pit and it is very firm!

In the past I had a kennel area with only pea stone. It got sloppy when it rained and over time needed to be re-dug and filled with fresh stone. I found it to be a bit of a pain.

I had concrete at another house and it was great but I just can't do it here. I investigated every option to do concrete here but it was just unrealistic. I investigated all of the deckings etc. and just really did not want to go that route.

I ended up using something called Gravel-Lok. I was able to pick-up Gravel-Lok locally plus I liked dealing with them. They were very helpful.

I put it in only about a month or so ago. The new dog has not arrived yet  but there is no way those stones are coming loose! I got down on the ground with a hammer to try to kick out one that was sticking up a little. I had to smash it and the stone broke before the bonding gave way. I used 3/8 pea stone. I didn't find anything finer but I think the stuff works better with larger material. You should ask them about whatever you are considering using. Also, the better you compact/tamp it, the smoother it will be.

As far as toxicity of the stabilizer, there is no concern, you can read the detailed MSDS on their website. I also spoke with them on the phone about it. Not worried.

Here is what it looks like. Sorry for the lousy phone pic. with the shadows and bright sun, will have to do for now. I am currently putting a fence up behind it and then I will raise the kennel."

Note: This discussion took place a few months ago and we are hoping TechieDog will send us an update with photos of the completed project and his new pup!  Stay tuned for updates.

UPDATE: Here is a pic of the completed kennel

STEP it up with Gravel-Lok

Here are some before and after pics of a beautiful set of Gravel-Lok steps installed by Restoration Collaborative LLC in New Jersey!

Be sure to check out our new website for Gravel-Lok information, pics, CAD details and more!!